This was my first triathlon in Sanibel, Florida. It's fun to read these old race recaps because it shows you were you were and how far you've come. I hope you enjoy and share with me your first experience! The Capitiva Triathlon was held in September, 2014. ------ My alarm...
Beginner Triathlon Training: Race Anxiety Before the Captiva Tri
I've been training for the Captiva Triathlon for nearly three months. Marti DiPaola and I signed up for the race right after we completed the Brooklyn Half Marathon in May. We did it on a whim. After that, we both hired coaches -- different coaches. Training was rough For me,...
Beginner Triathlon Training: Transition Training
If someone asked me a year ago, what it takes to be a triathlete, I would have said, "Hmmm...someone who could swim, bike and run?" What I didn't realize is, there are two other disciplines to master -- transitions and proper nutrition/hydration. Both seem simple on the surface, but are actually...